Full Name
Abdul Samad Farooq
Birth Date
October 28, 2001
Other Name
–
Role
Batter
Birth Place
Kalakote, Jammu and Kashmir, India
Batting Style
Right-hand Batsman
Bowling Style
Right Arm Leg Break
IPL Debut
2020
Team
Sunrisers Hyderabad
Abdul Samad is an Indian cricketer who plays for Jammu & Kashmir in domestic cricket and for Sunrisers Hyderabad in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Abdul Samad is the third cricketer from Jammu & Kashmir to feature in the IPL.
Early life
Abdul Samad is the son of Mohammed Farooq, who served in the department of youth services and sports. Growing up in the picturesque Kalakote village in Jammu, Abdul Samad was an unabashed fan of Rohit Sharma. His passion for batting like his idol manifested from friendly tennis matches with his brother Taiyyab to dedicated mirror practice sessions at home.
In 2009, Farooq made a strategic move from Kalakote to Sidhra, seeking better educational opportunities and a conducive environment for cricket for his sons.
This relocation proved instrumental for Abdul Samad, catching the attention of former India all – rounder Irfan Pathan and Jammu and Kashmir coach Milap Mewada during a trial in Jammu. At the age of 16, Samad’s ability to drive the ball on the up, particularly against fast bowlers from 18 yards out, left Pathan impressed.
The pivotal moment in Abdul Samad’s career came when VVS Laxman, the mentor of Sunrisers Hyderabad, was in search of a dynamic middle – order finisher for the franchise.
Mewada, having shared the field with Laxman during their Under – 19 days, recommended the talented Abdul Samad for the crucial role, thus setting the stage for his entry into the Indian Premier League.
Domestic Career:
- List A debut: on 27 September 2019, for Jammu & Kashmir in the 2019 – 20 Vijay Hazare Trophy
- First – class debut: on 9 December 2019, for Jammu & Kashmir in the 2019 – 20 Ranji Trophy
Indian Premier League (IPL) T20 Franchise Career:
- Twenty20 debut: for Jammu & Kashmir in the 2018 – 19 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy on 21 February 2019
- IPL debut: against Delhi Capitals on 29 September 2020
- He was signed by the Sunrisers Hyderabad for the 2020 Indian Premier League. In his debut match, he scored 288 runs in 28 matches in IPL.
- He was retained by the franchise in the IPL 2022 auction.
BATTING AND FIELDING |
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| Year | Mat | Runs | HS | Avg | S/R | 100 | 50 | 4s | 6s |
| 2024 | 16 | 182 | 37* | 18.20 | 168.52 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 11 |
| 2023 | 9 | 169 | 37* | 42.25 | 132.03 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 11 |
| 2022 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 2.00 | 57.14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 11 | 111 | 28 | 12.33 | 127.58 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 8 |
| 2020 | 12 | 111 | 33 | 22.20 | 170.76 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 6 |
| All IPL | 50 | 577 | 37* | 19.23 | 146.08 | 0 | 0 | 37 | 36 |
BOWLING |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Mat | Ov | Runs | Wkts | Avg | Eco | Best | 4W |
| 2024 | 16 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| 2023 | 9 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| 2022 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 0 | – | 8.00 | 0/8 | 0 |
| 2021 | 11 | 1 | 9 | 1 | 9.00 | 9.00 | 1/9 | 0 |
| 2020 | 12 | 7 | 96 | 1 | 96.00 | 13.71 | 1/41 | 0 |
| All IPL | 50 | 9 | 113 | 2 | 56.50 | 12.56 | 1/41 | 0 |
FIELDING STATISTICS |
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|---|---|---|---|
| IPL Season | Match | Catch Taken | Stumps |
| 2024 | 16 | 9 | 0 |
| 2023 | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| 2022 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 | 11 | 8 | 0 |
| 2020 | 12 | 5 | 0 |
| All IPL | 50 | 7 | 0 |
CAREER STATISTICS |
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|---|---|---|---|
| Competition | FC | LA | T20 |
| Matches | 22 | 23 | 67 |
| Runs Scored | 1094 | 538 | 1157 |
| Batting Average | 37.72 | 23.39 | 28.92 |
| 100s / 50s | 3/6 | 0/6 | 0/4 |
| Top Score | 175 | 152 | 91 |
| Balls Bowled | 270 | 204 | 126 |
| Wickets | 6 | 2 | 4 |
| Bowling Average | 32.16 | 103.00 | 53.25 |
| 5 Wickets In Innings | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 10 Wickets In Match | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Best Bowling | 2/7 | 1/11 | 1/9 |
| Catches / Stumpings | 15/– | 6/– | 37/- |
ABDUL SAMAD’S IPL AUCTION PRICE HISTORY |
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|---|---|---|
| Year | Price | Team |
| 2020 | 20 Lakh | Hyderabad |
| 2021 | 20 Lakh | Hyderabad |
| 2022 | 4 Cr | Hyderabad |
| 2023 | 4 Cr | Hyderabad |
| 2024 | 4 Cr | Hyderabad |